Property Ownership (alternative)

In Maryland, a judgment against a property owner becomes a lien against their real property when:

AThe lawsuit is filed
BThe judgment is recorded (indexed) in the judgment records of the jurisdiction where the property is located✓ Correct
CThe property is sold
DThe judgment debtor acknowledges the debt in writing

Explanation

A money judgment becomes a lien against real property in Maryland when it is recorded (indexed) in the judgment lien records of the county where the property is located.

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